Widespread flooding in Decatur, shelter open

DECATUR, AL (WAFF) - According to officials, the city of Decatur is currently experiencing widespread flooding of streets and low lying areas. The Decatur Police Department is requesting that people in the Decatur area to use caution when traveling and under no circumstances to attempt to drive through standing water.

Due to the high volume of rainwater runoff, authorities are reminding parents to closely monitor children in the vicinity of drainage ditches. Law enforcement urges not call 911 to inquire about the status of streets.

Several roads have been shut down in Madison County because of flash flooding. The roads currently closed include: